as in preface
a short section (as of a book) that leads to or explains the main part
a leading biologist wrote the introduction to that new textbook
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Recent Examples of introduction
The introduction of a brand-new drill turns DeVries from omniscient observer to hands-on choreographer, with a heaping spoon of grace.
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The company skirted over a lot of the key details, briefly mentioning the device after a full introduction to many of the elements of the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
The center holds more than 100 programs per year, including introductions to meditation, deep dives into different practices, and multidisciplinary offerings that incorporate Indigenous traditions, body awareness practices, contemplative arts, and more.
—AFAR Media, 9 July 2025
Asian lagers, a newer category, continue to increase in entrants since their introduction just two years ago.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
The company skirted over a lot of the key details, briefly mentioning the device after a full introduction to many of the elements of the Galaxy Z Flip 7.
—PC Magazine, 10 July 2025
The center holds more than 100 programs per year, including introductions to meditation, deep dives into different practices, and multidisciplinary offerings that incorporate Indigenous traditions, body awareness practices, contemplative arts, and more.
—AFAR Media, 9 July 2025
Asian lagers, a newer category, continue to increase in entrants since their introduction just two years ago.
—Erik Ofgang, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for introduction
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To preface, the woman wrote that her husband has waist-length hair.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
26 June 2025
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While strong levels of consumer spending generally bode well for economic performance, several economists saw the March surge as the preface for a steep spring fall.—
Tobias Burns,
The Hill,
30 Apr. 2025
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Michelle Tea’s Valencia, with a foreword by Maggie Nelson, is available now from Serpent’s Tail.—
Michelle Tea
June 18,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2025
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In between ex-Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic’s foreword and Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel’s afterword is guest commentary from Patti Smith, Simple Minds’ Jim Kerr, Van Morrison, Nile Rodgers, Nancy Sinatra and others.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
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Enjoy 0% intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for 15 months from the date of account opening.—
Ryley Amond,
CNBC,
8 July 2025
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“Introduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/introduction. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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